‘Digital Activism Escalates Security Risks!’ – NIS’ Haji Says During The Mashariki Conference
The second Mashariki Cooperation Conference (MCC) in Naivasha concluded today.
Kenya’s senior intelligence and foreign affairs officials issued a strong demand for African unity against modern dangers such as technological disruption, digital misinformation, and transnational crime.
Speaking at the end of the high-level meeting, Mr. Noordin Haji, Director General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), offered a sobering warning about the changing nature of national security challenges in the digital age.
“The threat of rapid technological advancements, developments on social media, and the rise of digital activism have escalated security risks to unprecedented levels,” Haji stated.
“The proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, especially through AI-generated content, has launched a war against truth—governments being the primary targets.”
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Haji praised the participating member nations’ joint resolve to confront growing dangers through concerted action.
He stressed the significance of coordinated policies for ensuring national and regional stability.
Haji explained how conventional threats are responding to new technologies.
“Insurgents are increasingly exploiting blockchain technology and weak internal financial systems to launder money and facilitate illicit financial flows,” Haji stated.
“We are witnessing a growing convergence between terrorism and transnational organized crime.”
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Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, emphasized the importance of adjusting to technological advances while using intelligence to ensure Africa’s security and unity.
“The world cannot run away from the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. We must embrace it and ensure it serves us. Intelligence will be critical in advancing African integration,” said Mudavadi.
He also emphasized the broader role of intelligence services in fostering peace and development on the continent.
The MCC brought together intelligence and security leaders from throughout the region, laying the groundwork for greater collaboration in the face of a rapidly expanding global threat picture.
‘Digital Activism Escalates Security Risks!’ – NIS’ Haji Says During The Mashariki Conference
